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Investing in domestic companies crucial for AI sovereignty: Mark Surman

Mozilla Foundation president Mark Surman says India and the Global South must build open-source AI models, buy from domestic firms and ensure that AI reflects local cultures and societal norms

Apple launches iPad Air with M4 chip, 12GB memory: Price, availability

New iPad Air with M4 chip brings improved performance, faster connectivity and more memory across 11-inch and 13-inch models, with pre-orders from March 4 and sales from March 11

Apple launches iPhone 17e with A19 chip, MagSafe: Price, availability

New iPhone 17e starts at Rs 64,900, adds C1X modem, 48MP camera, MagSafe support and satellite connectivity, with pre-orders beginning March 4 and sales from March 11

India to see exponential growth in data centre business: WD sales director

Owais Mohammed of Western Digital forecasts strong growth for India's storage and data centre business, driven by AI workloads, hyperscalers, and government incentives for long-term investment

Tech Wrap Mar 2: Motorola Edge 70 Fusion, Snapdragon Wear Elite, Bhashini

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion unveiled. Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon Wear Elite chip for AI wearables. Bhashini AI on Intel Core Ultra laptops. Lenovo at MWC. Xiaomi 17 series India launch

Intel & Digital India Bhashini Division bring multilingual capabilities

Intel India and the Digital India Bhashini Division have integrated Bhashini's Vidyalekha into Intel-based AI PCs, enabling real-time translation and transcription across Indian languages

Samsung confirms satellite connectivity for Galaxy S26 series smartphones

Samsung confirms satellite connectivity for the Galaxy S26 series, enabling messaging and emergency services even without cellular coverage in select markets

Bhashini to power on-device multilingual capabilities on Intel AI PCs

Intel and BHASHINI bring on-device multilingual translation and transcription to AI PCs, with Vidyalekha running offline on Core Ultra-powered laptops for education use cases

OPPO to launch K14 5G with 7000mAh battery on March 9: What to expect

Soon after the OPPO K14x launch, the company is set to introduce the OPPO K14 5G, featuring a 7,000mAh battery and a prism-inspired design on the back panel

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon Wear Elite chip for on-device AI on wearables

Qualcomm's new platform brings on-device AI, improved battery life and advanced connectivity to smartwatches and emerging wearable form factors including pins and pendants

Apple may launch Watch Ultra 4 later this year with these upgrades: Details

Apple Watch Ultra 4 is expected to arrive this September with upgraded sensors, improved power efficiency, possible design tweaks and hints of Touch ID support

YouTube experiments with AI remix tools for Shorts: Here's what's new

YouTube is testing new AI-powered Shorts remix tools, including Add object and Reimagine, for a limited group of English-language creators

MWC 2026: Honor Robot Phone, Leitzphone, Motorola Razr Fold, more previewed

From AI-powered robot phones to next-gen foldables and gaming concepts, brands tease major launches ahead of MWC 2026 in Barcelona. Here's what you can expect from the upcoming event

Google scaling back Pixel Studio tools, redirecting users to Gemini: Report

Reportedly, Google is phasing out Pixel Studio's AI image tools, shifting generative features to Gemini, Google Photos and Messages with a gradual update rollout

RIL, Adani among others pledge $240 bn investment in India at AI Summit

Over $200 billion in AI-related investments are expected across infrastructure, foundation models, hardware and applications

MWC 2026: Lenovo unveils Yoga Book Pro 3D concept, Legion Go Fold, more

Ahead of MWC 2026, Lenovo showcased a wide portfolio spanning AI-powered laptops, foldable gaming devices, modular PC concepts and next-gen tablets, highlighting its expanding ecosystem

High-risk, high-reward partnerships powering Anthropic's AI expansion

Anthropic which has aggressively pushed into enterprise business, announced new updates to its tool Claude Cowork that extend its abilities to areas like human resources, investment banking and design

Xiaomi 17 series, Pad 8 to launch in India on March 11: What to expect

Launched globally, Xiaomi will bring the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra to India on March 11, expanding its flagship line-up with the latest Snapdragon-powered smartphones

Apple's week-long launch marathon kicks off today, iPhone 17e expected

iPhone 17e, new Macs and refreshed iPads are expected as Apple kicks off a week of announcements leading up to its "Special Experience" event

Amazon cloud suffers outage after unidentified objects hit UAE data centre

While it is unclear if the incident is related to the conflict between the US and Iran, the fire broke out on the same day Iranian projectiles struck the UAE in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes